Sendera - January 2015 by Peel, Inc.

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Volume 10, Number 1

January 2015 Sendera Homeowner's Association

Official Community Newsletter

2014 FINANCIAL UPDATE

S E N D E R A H O M E OW N E R ' S A S S O C I AT I O N By Angie Flores, Treasurer Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hard to believe that yet another year has gone by! Your Sendera HOA Board has continued to stay busy maintaining the neighborhood and making various improvements. Again, some of the improvements may have been evident to you while others may have gone unnoticed. It is the responsibility of your Board and management company, Pioneer Real Estate Services, to manage our HOA property so that we can sustain our property values and the values of the facilities your HOA owns. Over this past year, we have completed several projects that we felt were necessary for the betterment of the community. This year we completed the fence project and made the final payment to the contractor. We invested in new mulch for the common area to keep them looking fresh. Also, in the common areas, we did some work to the hike and bike trail between Sendera Mesa and Whiteworth. Along the pipeline, we cleaned up the brush so as to prevent vagrants from setting up camp in those areas. We also had to replace a few pumps at the pool. All this was completed while also maintaining the neighborhood. The pool was very busy this summer with lots of residents taking advantage of our great feature. Our recreation committee also held movie nights over the summer with snacks and great activities. This fall the recreation committee held a first-ever ladies night with vendors and food. This activity went well and allowed the women in the neighborhood the opportunity to meet each other and make some new connections. The committee hopes to have more activities like this one in the future. We appreciate all their hard work in putting all of our great social events together throughout the year, including the Easter Egg Hunt and the Run into the Summer. Look for new activities next year. Copyright ÂŠ 2015 Peel, Inc.

Last year, as well as this year, we utilized our Reserves to fund the fence project. For the most part, this year we have used monthly operating revenues to fund all costs. There have been a couple of months where weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve had to again use the reserves to fund operations, because of unexpected repair costs such as the pumps and the resurfacing. These repair costs are definitely items that should be funded with that reserve. While we were able to complete all these repairs through our monthly operations and through the use of our reserve funds, costs continue to rise. As I mentioned last year, our monthly HOA dues had not increased in over 5 years. Because of rising costs and to continue to contribute to our reserve that has been so useful in maintaining our community, your HOA Board has decided to implement another due increase that will be effective January 1st. The monthly dues will be increasing from $34.65 to $36.38. This increase is necessary to support our 2015 budgeted expenses and contribute the recommended $3,400 per month to our reserve balance. We have also decided to reduce the amount of the discount that is offered to residents that prepay their dues in full during the month of January. Previously this discount was 10%, which allowed residents to pay $374.22 per year. With the increase and the reduction in the discount, the annual amount will increase to $414.73. This will save the association over $14,000 annually. In 2015, our budget includes our typical maintenance in the neighborhood, landscaping, pool maintenance, management costs and social activities. In relation to landscaping, we will see a 3% increase in landscaping costs this year. Two projects that will be completed in 2015 include the resurfacing of the surface under the (Continued on Page 3) Sendera Homeowner's Association Newsletter - January 2015

Sendera BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2013-2014

Todd Moore................................................................. President ore44@att.net...................................................512-417-7946 Dereik Mason...................................................... Vice President ........................................................ dereikmason@gmail.com Angie Flores................................................................. Treasurer tejana87@yahoo.com........................................512-496-7356 Ron Urias..................................................................... Secretary rurias@farmersagent.com..................................512-923-1988 Tom Franke......................................................Director at Large thefrankesr@att.net...........................................512-291-1129

COMMITTEE CHAIRS 2012-2013

ARCHITECTURAL Tom Franke...................................................................Co-chair thefrankesr@att.net.......................................... 512-623-0267 Ron Urias......................................................................Co-chair rurias@farmersagent.com................................. 512-923-1988 NEWSLETTER EDITOR Pamela Kurburski.......................... pkgardensong@austin.rr.com .........................................................................512-940-8430 POOL Ron Urias............................................ rurias@farmersagent.com .........................................................................512-923-1988 RECREATION Suzann Vera.......................................suzannchili@sbcglobal.net .........................................................................512-291-0714

ASSOC. MANAGER Judy Phelps, Community Association Manager Pioneer Real Estate Services 611 S. Congress Ave, Suite 510; Austin, TX 78704 Phone: 512-447-4496 x125 • Cell: 512-300-8147 Fax: 512-443-3757 judy@pioneeraustin.com PioneerAustin.com

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Sendera Financial Update (Continued from Cover) cabana at the pool and the relocation of the Norman Trail Park. We already have bids for the resurfacing of the pool area and will begin work on that soon. The relocation of the Norman Trail Park is estimated to cost about $40,000. We plan on reusing the current equipment unless it is damaged. We will be asking for ideas from residents that live in Sendera Place for developing the new park area, so look for news about that. It has been a busy year at Sendera! You HOA Board will continue to work diligently to maintain our community while still being fiscally responsible. As a Board we always welcome feedback, so please feel free to attend our monthly HOA board meetings. Meeting notices are posted at each of the marquees in the neighborhood as well as at the swim center. You can also see information from the Board at www.senderhoa.org. You can also get information about our neighborhood at https:// senderaaustin.nextdoor.com/news_feed/. Also, please “LIKE” us on our Facebook page, Sendera Home Owners Association (HOA). If you’d like to reach us by email, our email addresses can be found in this newsletter and on the Sendera website. We hope that everyone has a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

UPDATE ON DAVIS/DEER LANE PROJECT The City’s contractor is approximately 90% complete with the Davis/Deer Lane Realignment project (CIPID 6685.027). Installation of driveways, sidewalk, and ramps has been completed. Remaining work includes storm drain installation at the east pond, final paving, striping and median work along Brodie Lane. Beginning on Sunday, December 7, Deer Lane will be closed and westbound traffic will be detoured to Alexandria Drive and then to Coastal Drive and Copano Drive. This detour will allow the contractor to complete the final portion of paving and striping from Ovalla Drive to Brodie Lane. Eastbound traffic along Davis Lane will also be detoured to Copano Drive and then Alexandria Drive toward Brodie Lane. No thru traffic will be allowed, only the residents who live along this section of roadway may enter. This road closure is expected to reopen on Saturday, December 13 (editor’s note: Obviously, this was delayed.). The City’s contractor will open the new portion of Davis Lane at the same time and begin median work along Brodie Lane. This project is expected to be complete by the end of December 2014. Please follow all detour signage and use caution in these areas.

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GERMAN COCKROACHES German cockroaches are most commonly found within homes and commercial food establishments, usually in the kitchen. The adults are about ½ inch long, tan and have two dark stripes above the head. The females will carry the egg case protruding from the abdomen until the day before hatching. The nymphs, or baby cockroaches, look similar to the adults, but are smaller and without fully developed wings. German cockroaches may enter buildings through infested boxes, grocery bags, furniture and dried pet food. They may also enter around loose-fitting doors and windows as wells as through sewer lines, attics, and where pipes penetrate the structure. Cockroaches are associated with filth, but even well-maintained structures can become infested. German cockroaches are active at night, and are usually only visible during the day if they are disturbed or there is a severe infestation. They like to rest in tight, dark spaces such as under or inside cupboards, behind loose baseboards or in bathrooms. They are omnivores, feeding plant and animal products such as meats, starchy foods, baked goods, leather, book bindings and wallpaper paste. Inspection is important to any cockroach control program. Identify the type of cockroach and their location. Eliminate indoor hiding places such as paper or cardboard. Sticky traps can help to reduce cockroach populations without the use of chemical. Place traps against walls near cockroach feeding and hiding areas. Some type of chemical control will be needed to eliminate cockroach infestations. Baits are a combination of toxicants and food attractant. Baits should be placed in areas where cockroaches are known to feed. Residual sprays are available in ready-to-use containers or concentrates that are mixed with water. Sprays are fast and easy to apply. Dust treatments should be used in cracks and crevices, wall voids, under refrigerators or around pipes. Dusts should be applied in a light, even coat that is barely visible. Do not apply dust or residual sprays to areas that have bait. For more information or help with identification, contact Wizzie Brown, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Program Specialist at 512.854.9600. The information given herein is for educational purposes only. Reference to commercial products or trade names is made with the understanding that no discrimination is intended and no endorsement by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service or the Texas A&M AgriLife Research is implied. Extension programs serve people of all ages regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status. Copyright © 2015 Peel, Inc.

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